La Côte International School Aubonne

What La Côte International School Aubonne does

La Côte International School Aubonne (LCIS) is a co-educational private day school located in Aubonne, in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, overlooking Lake Geneva. Founded in 2008, the school serves students aged 3 to 18 across a full international curriculum pathway: British Early Years Foundation Stage (ages 3-5), Primary (ages 5-11), Lower Secondary (ages 11-16), IGCSE, and the IB Diploma Programme (ages 16-18). The school is a wholly-owned component of Nord Anglia Education, a global operator of 80+ premium international schools, and leverages centralized assets including the Global Campus online learning platform — which connects more than 25,000 students across the Nord Anglia network for collaborative projects, festivals, and Model UN activities — and access to collaborations with MIT (STEAM) and The Juilliard School (Performing Arts). The organization is led by Principal Andrew McLoughlin and operates with a stated headcount of 70 employees.

LCIS's product portfolio is structured as a single unified educational program organized into progressive stages, augmented by supplementary offerings: a Languages Programme, a Performing Arts Programme (Juilliard-enhanced), a STEAM Programme (MIT-enhanced), Camps and Expeditions (including Duke of Edinburgh Award and a UNICEF-linked Citizenship Expedition to Tanzania), and the Global Campus platform. Reported academic outcomes include a 100% IB Diploma pass rate with an average score of 35 points (vs the global average of 31.9), 32% of students scoring 38+ points, and 18% obtaining a bilingual diploma. Recent graduates have matriculated at MIT, McGill, University of Toronto, Bristol, Edinburgh, King's College London, Leiden, and École Hôtelière de Lausanne.

The school's revenue model is tuition-based, billed annually on a subscription/recurring basis. Specific tuition fees are not publicly disclosed on the website and require direct enquiry. The go-to-market is sales-led, with a direct admissions process using online enquiry forms, campus tours, Virtual Discovery Meetings, in-person Open Days, and a multi-channel digital presence (website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, email/newsletter). The customer base consists of individual families seeking premium international education in Switzerland, segmented horizontally by educational stage.

Name

La Côte International School Aubonne

Legal name

La Côte International School Aubonne

Website

https://lcis.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

La Côte International School Aubonne is a co-educational private day school in Vaud, Switzerland, serving students aged 3-18 through British Early Years, IGCSE, and IB Diploma programmes. It operates as part of Nord Anglia Education's network of 80+ premium international schools.

Ownership category

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Product category

Private International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

International Curriculum Early Learning Academies (e.g., IB Early Years) (EDACADAK)

Keywords

• International school education
• Private day school
• IB Diploma Programme
• Primary secondary education
• Early years foundation

Headquarters

HQ city

Aubonne

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Private day school operating on tuition-based model. The school charges tuition for students aged 3-18 following international curricula including Early Years Foundation Stage, IGCSE, and IB Diploma Programme. Tuition fees are referenced but not publicly disclosed on the website.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

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Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

La Côte International School Aubonne is a co-educational private day school in Vaud, Switzerland, providing international education to students aged 3 to 18. It delivers accredited international curricula including the British Early Years Foundation Stage, IGCSE, and the IB Diploma Programme, alongside enrichment programmes in Performing Arts, STEAM, Languages, and Camps/Expeditions. The school charges tuition fees on an annual subscription basis and operates year-round admissions.

Product overview

La Côte International School Aubonne is a co-educational private day school offering a comprehensive international education for students aged 3 to 18. The school operates as a single unified institution organized into progressive educational stages (Early Learning, Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE, and IB Diploma) alongside supplementary enrichment programmes including camps, performing arts, and STEAM. The school is part of the Nord Anglia Education global family and leverages the Global Campus platform for international student collaboration. Academic delivery is structured through accredited international curricula culminating in globally recognized qualifications (IGCSE and IB Diploma).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Learning Programme British Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum for children aged 3–5, focusing on personalised learning and developmental milestones, delivered at the LCIS campus in Aubonne, Switzerland.
• Primary Programme International primary curriculum for students aged 5–11, tailored to individual needs, interests, and strengths, delivered as part of LCIS's accredited international curricula pathway.
• Lower Secondary Curriculum Secondary education programme for students aged 11–16, preparing them for IGCSE qualifications as the next stage of the LCIS academic pathway.
• IGCSE Programme International General Certificate of Secondary Education qualification preparing students aged 14–16 for the IB Diploma or other higher education pathways.
• IB Diploma Programme Globally recognised International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for students aged 16–18, with a wide range of subjects and strong university preparation outcomes. In 2021–22, students achieved a 100% pass rate with an average of 35 points.
• Camps and Expeditions Outdoor adventure programmes including the Duke of Edinburgh Award, Citizenship Expedition to Tanzania, and Personal Challenge Expedition in Switzerland.
• Performing Arts Programme Arts education strengthened by Nord Anglia's collaboration with The Juilliard School, encompassing music, drama, and visual arts.
• STEAM Programme Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics programme delivered in collaboration with MIT with a real-world, hands-on approach.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% IB Diploma pass rate with average score of 35 points (vs global average of 31.9)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Nord Anglia EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization and premium global schools network. LCIS is part of Nord Anglia Education's family of 80+ premium international schools. The partnership provides Global Campus online learning platform, Nord Anglia University professional development, shared curricula frameworks, and access to global events and collaborations.
• MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNord Anglia's collaboration with MIT brings real-world, hands-on approach to STEAM subjects. Students benefit from MIT's expertise and resources, integrating cutting-edge science and technology into the curriculum.
• The Juilliard SchoolflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNord Anglia's collaboration with The Juilliard School strengthens the Performing Arts programme. Students receive guidance from Juilliard-affiliated curriculum and resources, enhancing music, drama, and dance education.
• UNICEFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal partnership raising awareness of UN Sustainable Development Goals. Students engage in fundraising and volunteering, participating in Citizenship Expedition to Arusha, Tanzania. School supports hundreds of local causes annually through this partnership.
• Duke of Edinburgh's AwardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents can opt to complete the Duke of Edinburgh Award, which boosts confidence and stands out on university applications. Part of the exceptional learning experiences and outdoor education program.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• La Garenne International School: Small international boarding school in Villars with a family-style environment offering a British curriculum. Competes with LCIS for expatriate families seeking premium Swiss international education in a smaller, intimate setting.
• Beau Soleil: Premium Swiss international boarding school in Villars offering IB and IGCSE with a strong global-citizenship focus. Competes directly with LCIS for internationally mobile families seeking premium Swiss boarding and day options.
• Aiglon College: Swiss boarding school in Vaud offering British-style curriculum (IGCSE/IB) to international students aged 9-18. Same Swiss canton and similar premium IB pathway, making it a direct competitor for families choosing between day and boarding options.
• College du Léman: Co-educational private international day and boarding school in nearby Geneva area, offering IB and IGCSE pathways to a similar expatriate and Swiss-resident family base, directly competing with LCIS in the Vaud/Léman premium segment.
• TASIS The American School in Switzerland: Premier American-curriculum day and boarding school in Lugano (with additional programs) serving international families in Switzerland with an American-style, globally oriented education — directly overlapping with LCIS's premium international positioning.
• Brillantmont International School: Co-educational boarding and day school in Lausanne offering British curriculum, IGCSE and IB Diploma to international students aged 13-18. Direct competitor for the same Vaud-resident expatriate families.

Regional players

• Geneva English School: English-language international school in the Geneva area offering a British-style curriculum through to IB. Comparable customer base and offering to LCIS but located in a different Swiss catchment.
• Zurich International School: Large private international school in the Zurich area offering IB and IGCSE to expatriate and Swiss families. Comparable offering and curriculum but serves a different Swiss catchment, making it a regional rather than local competitor.

Broad incumbents

• École Internationale de Genève (Ecolint): One of the largest and longest-established international schools in Europe, offering IB across primary and secondary in the Geneva area. A broader incumbent whose overlap with LCIS is meaningful in the wider Swiss premium international school market.
• Le Rosey: One of the most prestigious premium boarding schools in Switzerland with a long-established brand and global family base. Competes at the top of the Swiss international school market where LCIS also positions itself.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCUon27guWz9I4lWXbh70oMA
• Facebookfacebook.com/LaCoteInternationalSchool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/la-c%C3%B4te-international-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/lcischool

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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